
gitignore.īy default, we're switched to the master branch. idea/ should not reach Git-so you should add it to. Note that this is the format used by all recent IntelliJ IDEA versions. This folder just contains project-specific settings. This is telling us about a file named vcs.xml inside the. An initial HEAD file that references the HEAD of the master branch is also created. git directory with subdirectories for objects, refs/heads, refs/tags, and template files. Under the hood, Android Studio executes the Git command:Īs a reminder, here's what this command will do: This command creates an empty Git repository-basically a. Then select the top parent folder of your Android Studio Project.Ĭlick the OK button to initialize the project with Git. Integrating GitĪfter your Android Studio project has been set up, click the VCS menu, hover on the Import into Version Control menu, and select Create Git Repository. a basic understanding of the Git distributed version control systemįire up Android Studio and create a new project (you can name it GitApplicationDemo) with an empty activity called MainActivity.

To be able to follow this tutorial, you'll need:

As you know, it's best practice to always use source control management (SCM) for your projects-even personal projects.
